When a performer took to the stage, there was no telling what you were bound to hear.

One woman shared a poem that revealed her insecurities and self-esteem issues. A fellow poet detailed the joys and struggles of raising his son, while another performer used humor to talk about falling in love with a woman who happened to share sharply different political views.

Christopher Sardellicsardelli@thelancasternews.com
Three people were injured early Tuesday morning, July 31, when the car they were traveling in crashed head-on into a tree just south of Van Wyck.
The driver, Lakissha C. Hamilton, 27, 3635 Wheels of Peace Drive, was later cited by troopers with the S.C. Highway Patrol for driving too fast for conditions, said SCHP Lance Cpl. Billy Elder.

Jesef Williamsjwilliams@thelancasternews.com
Lancaster resident Karli Threatt said she fully supported the effort urging people to partake in “Same-Sex Kiss Day” at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide Friday, Aug. 3.
Threatt said she isn’t gay but has close friends who are. That, coupled with her personal beliefs, causes her to advocate for gay rights, she said.

Gregory A. Summersgsummers@thelancasternews.com
Right now, most local business owners admit they are just treading water amid the stagnant waves of a struggling economy.
There are, however, a few exceptions to that.
The Meat Center on S.C. 9 Bypass is not only thriving, it is expanding.

Jesef Williamsjwilliams@thelancasternews.com
The list of candidates looking to run for City Council and local school board seats is taking shape.
As of noon Friday, Aug. 3, three people have filed to run for Lancaster City Council and three have filed for Lancaster County school board, according to Voter Registration Director Mary Ann Hudson.
For City Council, incumbent Sara Eddins has filed again for District 6. Two people have filed for District 4 – incumbent Tamara Green Garris and Jean Sabrina Cureton.

Jesef Williamsjwilliams@thelancasternews.com
KERSHAW – Skateboarders will have to wait a while before they can descend on a planned skatepark in the town of Kershaw.
On Thursday, Aug. 2, Beverly Timmons of the Kershaw Community Park Council said that group has taken possession of ramps and other skatepark equipment that had been sitting at Indian Land’s Walnut Creek residential development, formerly known as Edenmoor.